Colonel Loughman Issues Towing Statement Ahead of the Holiday Season

Statement of Colonel Daniel Loughman, Commanding Officer of the Connecticut State Police:

Tow companies and their operators are an essential partner to the Connecticut State Police in our continuous efforts to keep state roads safe 24 hours a day. We consistently rely on tow company operators to quickly and efficiently clear damaged or inoperable vehicles involved in traffic accidents from the highways.

We value our partnership with tow truck companies, as they are vital to keeping our highways safe, allowing lanes to be cleared and roads to be re-opened in a timely fashion. DESPP and the Division of State Police are eager to work with all of the stakeholders to resolve the issues raised and ensure fair and equitable solutions for all. The services provided by tow companies are crucial to our patrol Troopers and the safety of all motorists, and we are grateful to them.

We want to assure the motoring public that the Connecticut State Police has the resources needed to keep motorists safe this holiday season and beyond.